One of my biggest struggles as a parent is trying to relate to my kids in an age appropriate manner. I find that many times I see things through the eyes of a 42 year old woman and not that of a child.So here it is, Easter Sunday, and I am completely perplexed by what happened last weekend at the Pick 'N Save. My son told me he knew the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny were me. My daughter was sitting right next to him when he said it. The other night at dinner I said, "So what are we going to do about the Easter Bunny this year?" They both responded, "What do you mean?" I answered, "What should we do about the baskets and eggs?" A bit dumbfounded they replied, "The Easter Bunny will hide them."
Yesterday my daughter asked me what the Tooth Fairy does with all the teeth she collects. I admitted that I never really thought about it. She's pretty sure she gives them to kids who are missing teeth.
I guess when you're a kid, in spite of your better judgement, it's much more fun to believe in magic. So for now...we believe. Happy Easter!
I've been told the tooth fairy uses those pearly little teeth to build her castle.
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